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A review by jacquelinec
Benny & Shrimp by Katarina Mazetti
4.0
It's rare that I come across a novel that I can't find fault with. Benny & Shrimp happens to be one of those rare books.
Mazetti has a way of holding your attention despite the fact that nothing much happens. It's such a simple story, yet the romance between the main characters is anything but. Benny & Shrimp is not plot driven, it's character driven. Such stories require a great deal in the way of characterization and, with such lovable, quirky figures, Mazetti gives us just that.
The ways that both Benny and Shrimp describe their world and the events that occur between them are so honest. I quite enjoyed how the alternating points-of-view allowed for a complete understanding of both characters, their actions, and their developing relationship...
...To continue reading this review, visit my blog, The Eclectic Book Lover.
Mazetti has a way of holding your attention despite the fact that nothing much happens. It's such a simple story, yet the romance between the main characters is anything but. Benny & Shrimp is not plot driven, it's character driven. Such stories require a great deal in the way of characterization and, with such lovable, quirky figures, Mazetti gives us just that.
The ways that both Benny and Shrimp describe their world and the events that occur between them are so honest. I quite enjoyed how the alternating points-of-view allowed for a complete understanding of both characters, their actions, and their developing relationship...
...To continue reading this review, visit my blog, The Eclectic Book Lover.